There are 8 ways to get from Austin to El Tunco by car, plane, or bus
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Drive to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, fly
best- Drive from Austin to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)car
- Fly from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL)plane GRK - SAL
9h 4m$222–697Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL)plane AUS - SAL
9h 26m$211–682Bus via Mexico City
- Take the bus from Austin to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus
- Take the bus from Politécnico to Tapachulabus
- Take the bus from Tapachula to San Salvadorbus
- Take the bus from Monumento Hermano Lejano, San Salvador to El Tuncobus 102
2d 2h$255–368Drive 2,616 km
- Drive from Austin to El Tuncocar 2,616 km
34h 15m$297–429Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus
- Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL)plane SAT - SAL
11h 6m$243–803Bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL)plane IAH - SAL
10h 5m$450–883Bus
- Take the bus from Austin to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus
- Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Tapachulabus
- Take the bus from Tapachula to San Salvadorbus
- Take the bus from Monumento Hermano Lejano, San Salvador to El Tuncobus 102
2d 6h$305–478Bus #2
- Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus
- Take the bus from Houston to San Salvadorbus
- Take the bus from San Salvador to El Tuncobus 102
3d 7h$311–544
Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Austin to El Tunco is to bus via Mexico City which costs $250 - $370 and takes 2 days 2h.
The fastest way to get from Austin to El Tunco is to drive and fly which takes 9h 4m and costs $220 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Austin to El Tunco. However, there are services departing from Austin and arriving at El Tunco via Central del Norte, Politécnico, Tapachula and Monumento Hermano Lejano, San Salvador. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.
The distance between Austin and El Tunco is 2300 km. The road distance is 2616 km.
The best way to get from Austin to El Tunco without a car is to bus via Mexico City which takes 2 days 2h and costs $250 - $370.
It takes approximately 9h 4m to get from Austin to El Tunco, including transfers.
Austin to El Tunco bus services, operated by Omnibus Express (OMEX VIP), depart from Austin station.
The best way to get from Austin to El Tunco is to bus via Mexico City which takes 2 days 2h and costs $250 - $370. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $210 - $700 and takes 9h 26m.
Austin to El Tunco bus services, operated by Omnibus Express (OMEX VIP), arrive at Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte station.
Yes, the driving distance between Austin to El Tunco is 2616 km. It takes approximately 34h 15m to drive from Austin to El Tunco.
What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and El Tunco, El Salvador?
You can take a bus from Austin to El Tunco via México D.F., Central De Autobuses Del Norte, Central del Norte, Diana, Politécnico, Tapachula, San Salvador, and Monumento Hermano Lejano, San Salvador in around 2d 2h. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) every 4 hours.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport to Cuscatlán International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,100
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Cuscatlán International Airport via George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Cuscatlán International Airport via George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Cuscatlán International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $340–1,400
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Cuscatlán International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Phone
- +1 800 923 1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express (OMEX VIP)
Bus from Austin to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–250
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express (OMEX VIP)
Bus from Austin to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–250
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express (OMEX VIP)
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